ACCESS is the adult education centre of the Riverside School Board, with five campuses on Montreal's South Shore.
ACCESS is the Adult Education Centre of the Riverside School Board. It is located at 2121 rue Darwin, Sainte-Julie, QC J3E 0C9. The centre has 5 campuses on Montreal's South Shore.
ACCESS has been a resource for the Riverside School Board community for over 40 years. Its annual reports cover the 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.
ACCESS aims to empower adult learners through quality teaching practices in a bilingual environment. It is committed to providing each student with opportunities and support on their journey to success and their engagement within the community. Its values are care, integrity, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.
ACCESS serves individuals who are 16 and older. Programs include earning a high school diploma, completing pre-requisites for post-secondary education, studying a trade program, and learning French or English. Vocational training includes Transportation and Health Services, and the centre offers the ACCESS Drone Flight School, a Seasonal Worker Program, and an Adults with Special Needs program.
Support services include Counselling and Support Services (SARCA), Career Counselling, Academic Advising Services, Resource Teachers, and Social Work Technicians. Vocational training program registration is available in person, by appointment.